A Wonderland of Golden Hits...The Record Rack

            The Record Rack opened in 1959 and closed after Hurricane Rita in 2005.

In it's heyday The Record Rack was regarded as the premier retail "record shop" in the Texas Golden Triangle (Beaumont,Port Arthur,Orange). It was well stocked with LPs,45s,Cassettes and CDs. They featured Country,Rock,Blues,Soul,Rap,Hip Hop,Comedy,Classical and Jazz. The Record Rack was also a great resource for Cajun music LPs and 45s. They also offered special orders for material not in stock. According to locals the Record Rack closed not long after Hurricane Rita hit the Texas Gulf Coast in 2005. Beaumont,Texas. 5.8.2016.

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Taken on: May 8, 2016

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